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Green design & eco innovation for a better worldTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:52:35 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1New Batteries Charge to 70% in Two Minutes and Last 20 Times Longerhttp://inhabitat.com/new-battery-could-charge-70-percent-in-two-minutes-and-last-20-times-longer/
http://inhabitat.com/new-battery-could-charge-70-percent-in-two-minutes-and-last-20-times-longer/#commentsTue, 14 Oct 2014 20:59:16 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=696799We use rechargeable batteries for practically everything these days - from our toothbrushes to our cars - but when a battery runs down, it can put a damper on our daily routine. Now imagine that instead of waiting an hour for your phone to charge up, you only]]>

We use rechargeable batteries for practically everything these days – from our toothbrushes to our cars – but when a battery runs down, it can put a damper on our daily routine. Now imagine that instead of waiting an hour for your phone to charge up, you only had to wait two minutes – and that the same quick-charging battery can last 20 years. That battery will soon be a reality thanks to a team of researchers who developed a lithium-ion battery that can charge 70 percent in just two minutes and lasts 20 times longer than a battery today.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/new-battery-could-charge-70-percent-in-two-minutes-and-last-20-times-longer/feed/0Breakthrough Honeycomb Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Boost EV Range to 300 Mileshttp://inhabitat.com/honeycomb-inspired-design-offers-major-breakthrough-for-electric-vehicle-batteries/
http://inhabitat.com/honeycomb-inspired-design-offers-major-breakthrough-for-electric-vehicle-batteries/#commentsTue, 29 Jul 2014 20:54:12 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=675549A team from the Stanford School of Engineering has made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery design that is expected to result in more stable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and significantly reduce their cost. By taking inspiration from the structure]]>

A team from the Stanford School of Engineering has made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery design that is expected to result in more stable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and significantly reduce their cost. By taking inspiration from the structure of honeycomb, the team has resolved the issue of dendrite formation on the batteries, a mossy-looking leak of lithium ions that reduces efficiency and can pose a fire hazard. The result is a lithium-anode battery that could give a range of up to 300 miles and reduce the cost of an EV with that kind of range down to around $25,000.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/honeycomb-inspired-design-offers-major-breakthrough-for-electric-vehicle-batteries/feed/0myPower Converts Energy from Your Daily Run into Renewable Power for Your Mobile Phonehttp://inhabitat.com/mypower-converts-energy-from-your-daily-run-into-renewable-power-for-your-mobile-phone/
http://inhabitat.com/mypower-converts-energy-from-your-daily-run-into-renewable-power-for-your-mobile-phone/#commentsMon, 02 Dec 2013 13:00:20 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=588978Between portable batteries and cases with built-in power, there are a multitude of ways to recharge your device on the go. Unfortunately, all of them require that you pre-charge the backup itself. However, a team of researchers from Northwestern University]]>

Between portable batteries and cases with built-in power, there are a multitude of ways to recharge your device on the go. Unfortunately, all of them require that you pre-charge the backup itself. However, a team of researchers from Northwestern University has a solution in the works that could let you charge your mobile device as you take your morning run. Called myPower, the device captures a runner’s kinetic energy and can turn a 45-minute run into enough electricity to keep a smartphone running for eight hours.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/mypower-converts-energy-from-your-daily-run-into-renewable-power-for-your-mobile-phone/feed/1DIY: How To Turn a Playing Card Into a Solar-Powered Battery Chargerhttp://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-turn-a-playing-card-into-a-solar-powered-battery-charger/
http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-turn-a-playing-card-into-a-solar-powered-battery-charger/#commentsFri, 17 Aug 2012 21:43:51 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=426017A few weeks ago we shared Instructable's handy DIY guide to building your own solar-powered USB charger. Now, the website has provided a guide to creating a solar-powered charger for rechargeable NiMH AA and AAA batteries with a twist - it's made from a playing]]>

]]>http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-turn-a-playing-card-into-a-solar-powered-battery-charger/feed/2EL Sajjadah is an Illuminating Prayer Mat That Lights Up When Facing Mecca!http://inhabitat.com/el-sajjadah-is-an-illuminating-prayer-mat-that-lights-up-when-facing-mecca/
http://inhabitat.com/el-sajjadah-is-an-illuminating-prayer-mat-that-lights-up-when-facing-mecca/#commentsFri, 15 Jun 2012 20:11:29 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=400440For years we've been keeping a close eye on UK-based Soner Ozenc, of SOPDS (Soner Ozenc Product Design Studio), who has wowed us repeatedly with his electroluminescent designs. But it is his latest work, a high-tech illuminated prayer rug, that is poised]]>

]]>http://inhabitat.com/el-sajjadah-is-an-illuminating-prayer-mat-that-lights-up-when-facing-mecca/feed/2Ultra-Thin Batteries Could Power Displays On Credit Cardshttp://inhabitat.com/ultra-thin-batteries-could-power-displays-on-credit-cards/
http://inhabitat.com/ultra-thin-batteries-could-power-displays-on-credit-cards/#commentsFri, 16 Mar 2012 22:54:45 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=362180Have you ever looked at your debit or credit card and wondered what your balance was? Well, rather than going to an ATM or checking your online statement, ultra-thin batteries could potentially allow for a tiny screen on your card to display your balance.]]>

Have you ever looked at your debit or credit card and wondered what your balance was? Well, rather than going to an ATM or checking your online statement, ultra-thin batteries could potentially allow for a tiny screen on your card to display your balance. It is one of several ideas being discussed for the incredibly thin and flexible technology.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/ultra-thin-batteries-could-power-displays-on-credit-cards/feed/0earthCell Batteries Provide Exceptional Power with Zero Wastehttp://inhabitat.com/earthcell-batteries-are-high-in-power-and-eco-friendliness/
http://inhabitat.com/earthcell-batteries-are-high-in-power-and-eco-friendliness/#commentsThu, 08 Dec 2011 16:20:16 +0000http://inhabitat.com/new-post-submission-130/Each year consumers in the US throw away about 3 billion batteries. If you were to string 3 billion batteries end to end, they would wrap around the entire earth 4 times! Battery waste has also been piling up in America’s landfills for over a hundred]]>

Each year consumers in the US throw away about 3 billion batteries. If you were to string 3 billion batteries end to end, they would wrap around the entire earth 4 times! Battery waste has also been piling up in America’s landfills for over a hundred years, introducing toxic chemicals into the earth that are harmful to all forms of life. earthCell batteries are a green take on the age-old battery, combining the convenience and reliability of alkalines with the environmental friendliness and high performance of rechargeables. Each pre-charged LSD-NiMH battery lasts 30-50% longer than alkalines, even in high-power devices, and there’s no waste because you can return used batteries to earthCell with the included, prepaid mailer. For more information or to get your own set of batteries, check out earthCell’s Kickstarter page here.

]]>http://inhabitat.com/earthcell-batteries-are-high-in-power-and-eco-friendliness/feed/0Brilliant Kinetic Batteries Recharge When Shaken, Not Stirredhttp://inhabitat.com/brilliant-kinetic-batteries-recharge-when-shaken-not-stirred/
http://inhabitat.com/brilliant-kinetic-batteries-recharge-when-shaken-not-stirred/#commentsWed, 21 Jul 2010 18:45:05 +0000http://inhabitat.com/?p=140578You're out in the boonies camping when suddenly your flashlight battery dies: this could seriously impair your trip! But it's just this kind of situation that Brother Industries Ltd has in mind for its new batteries, which can be recharged by shaking. In fact,]]>

You’re out in the boonies camping when suddenly your flashlight battery dies: this could seriously impair your trip! But it’s just this kind of situation that Brother Industries Ltd has in mind for its new batteries, which can be recharged by shaking. In fact, the “Vibration-powered Generating Battery” can run anything that uses power sporadically and takes AA or AAA batteries!

]]>http://inhabitat.com/brilliant-kinetic-batteries-recharge-when-shaken-not-stirred/feed/2World’s Smallest Portable Printer Doesn’t Use Inkhttp://inhabitat.com/portable-printer-doesnt-use-ink/
http://inhabitat.com/portable-printer-doesnt-use-ink/#commentsMon, 01 Feb 2010 14:22:29 +0000http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=84154Computing on-the-go couldn't be easier with the bevvy of smart phones, laptops and netbooks on the market. But printing documents while away from the home or office is a whole 'nother story -- until now. PlanOn's Printstik PS905ME printer provides completely]]>

Computing on-the-go couldn’t be easier with the bevvy of smart phones, laptops and netbooks on the market. But printing documents while away from the home or office is a whole ‘nother story — until now. PlanOn’s Printstik PS905ME printer provides completely portable printing power. The lightweight, mobile printer utilizes rechargeable batteries and thermal printing technology so folks can print documents without needing outlets or wasteful ink cartridges.